JAMMU, Nov 4: A delegation of the Forum of Unaided Recognised Institutions (FOURI), comprising its President, Dr. Adit Gupta, and General Secretary, Dr. Suminder Singh, met Minister for School Education Shamim Firdous and congratulated her on assuming charge of the School Education Department.
During the meeting, the delegation discussed various issues concerning private educational institutions in Jammu and Kashmir and highlighted the need for simplifying and streamlining the school recognition process to reduce administrative hurdles faced by private schools.
The delegation also stressed the importance of early reconstitution of the Fee Fixation Committee ahead of the forthcoming academic session, stating that several schools were facing difficulties related to fee fixation and necessary approvals.
FOURI representatives urged the government to address these concerns in a timely manner to ensure a smoother administrative environment for private educational institutions and facilitate their effective functioning.
The delegation reiterated its commitment to working in close coordination with the government to resolve issues faced by private schools and contribute towards improving the quality of school education across the Union Territory.